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Nice room but such poor value - a typical English hotel experience

I've stayed in some really great contemporary English hotels over the last couple of years, really starting to break the mold of poor value and old fashioned that has typically characterised hotels in this country. Unfortunately, the Cavendish is not one of them.
Cavendish has a distinctly mature feel to it, we were the only couple below 50 I'd say. While it is indeed very close to Chatsworth, this is not particularly relevant when you're in the Peak District as you're going to be driving around for walks and dining etc anyway. There is no view of the House in any case.
I booked a superior double. Room was very good, nice four poster bed and spacious. Seemed recently refurbished. However, the bathroom was basic and in no way luxurious, and the window didnt stay open. After wedging it wide open with a desk drawer (!) and turning off the radiators, it was still very hot in the room all night.
On arrival we ate in the 'Garden Room' which felt distinctly 2-star. The awful bottled jazz muzak in the background was a game-over moment for me - how can any great hotel GM approve that music?? The next night we ate in the main restaurant, where the food was great, and the setting very nice. No complaints at all there.
Apologies if this comes across negative - the hotel is good. However it's certainly not great, and there was...I've stayed in some really great contemporary English hotels over the last couple of years, really starting to break the mold of poor value and old fashioned that has typically characterised hotels in this country. Unfortunately, the Cavendish is not one of them.

Cavendish has a distinctly mature feel to it, we were the only couple below 50 I'd say. While it is indeed very close to Chatsworth, this is not particularly relevant when you're in the Peak District as you're going to be driving around for walks and dining etc anyway. There is no view of the House in any case.

I booked a superior double. Room was very good, nice four poster bed and spacious. Seemed recently refurbished. However, the bathroom was basic and in no way luxurious, and the window didnt stay open. After wedging it wide open with a desk drawer (!) and turning off the radiators, it was still very hot in the room all night.

On arrival we ate in the 'Garden Room' which felt distinctly 2-star. The awful bottled jazz muzak in the background was a game-over moment for me - how can any great hotel GM approve that music?? The next night we ate in the main restaurant, where the food was great, and the setting very nice. No complaints at all there.

Apologies if this comes across negative - the hotel is good. However it's certainly not great, and there was nothing about it that really stood out for me. I spent the equivalent of a return plane ticket to Kenya on our 2 night stay + dinner + two breakfasts (basic buffet is unbelievably not included), and believe me I'd be happy to spend that on a memorable hotel, but Cavendish, you just ain't got it.

Other UK countryside hotels are really starting to outperform on food and room features without charging eye-watering prices. The Wheatsheaf Inn in the Cotswolds comes to mind. I was hoping that the Cavendish would be like that but unfortunately it's firmly rooted in the old guard.More

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Room Tip: Room 10 is great - large, great bed, but make sure they open the window properly for you!

Stayed: August 2014, travelled as a couple

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My wife and I stayed at the Cavendish Hotel on July 29 & 30, 2014. We had a wonderful time. The hotel is charming with a great location; walking distance to the Chatsworth Estate. We also took a bike ride on the Monsol Trail which is an old rail right of way that has been converted into a bike path. This is less than 10 minutes by car from the Cavendish. The trail is very scenic and flat. It is a great way to burn a few calories after eating the wonderful food at the Cavendish. The Peak District area where this is located is as beautiful as a postcard. More grazing sheep than people. To reach the Peak District, plan on about a 4 hour drive Northwest of London. If you are looking for something picturesque outside of the big city, this is the place.

Room Tip: Ask for a room facing the Chatsworth Estate.

Stayed: July 2014, travelled as a couple

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Quintessential English hotel. Had a lovely lunch in the conservatory overlooking the lawns and fields. Good quality good and well presented. Staff friendly and helpful. Facilities very good. Large car park. Well worth a visit.

My mother and I stayed for one night on 31st July . When I booked to request an accessible twin room I was advised to upgrade to a superior room which was worth the extra especially with the tickets for chatsworth included. My only criticism is there could be better instructions for the car park on arrival and to have the spaces in front of the entrance designated as disabled. The staff were very attentive and friendly. And the Garden Room a delightful venue to eat and enjoy the views over the estate.

Stayed: July 2014, travelled with family

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We stayed at the Cavendish Hotel for one night. We booked a standard room and were pleasantly surprised at the size and décor. Staff was friendly and helpful upon arrival, which was nice since our room was located on the opposite side of the building from the car park. The proximity to the road was a concern for us but our room was quiet. We highly recommend Cavendish Hotel.

Stayed: July 2014, travelled as a couple

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